The Steel Helmet(1951)
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The Steel Helmet Synopsis
A ragtag group of American stragglers battles against superior Communist troops in an abandoned Buddhist temple during the Korean War.
The Steel Helmet (1951) is a action, drama and war film directed by Samuel Fuller, released on January 24, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Gene Evans, Robert Hutton, Steve Brodie and James Edwards. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 90 ratings.
- Director:
- Samuel Fuller
- Writers:
- Samuel Fuller
- Producers:
- William Berke, Robert L. Lippert, Samuel Fuller
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Miller
- Composer:
- Paul Dunlap
- Production:
- Deputy Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Steel Helmet (1951) Trailer
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The Steel Helmet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gene Evans
as Sergeant Zack
Robert Hutton
as Private Bronte
Steve Brodie
as Lieutenant Driscoll
James Edwards
as Corporal Thompson
Richard Loo
as Sergeant Tanaka
Sid Melton
as Joe
- Richard Monahan
Richard Monahan
as Private Baldy
- William Chun
William Chun
as Short Round
- Harold Fong
Harold Fong
as The Red
Neyle Morrow
as First GI
Lynn Stalmaster
as Second Lieutenant
Key crew
Directed by Samuel Fuller, written by Samuel Fuller, produced by William Berke, Robert L. Lippert and Samuel Fuller.
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The Steel Helmet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 90 ratings.
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The Steel Helmet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Steel Helmet online?
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The Steel Helmet (1951) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Steel Helmet?
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The main cast of The Steel Helmet (1951) includes Gene Evans, Robert Hutton, Steve Brodie, James Edwards and Richard Loo. The film was directed by Samuel Fuller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Steel Helmet released?
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The Steel Helmet was released on January 24, 1951 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Steel Helmet worth watching?
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The Steel Helmet (1951) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 90 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Steel Helmet?
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Yes. The official The Steel Helmet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.